Furniture design is an art that was discovered a long time ago. Even before the Egyptian period when the x-chair was widely popular, there existed basic furniture pieces that may not have been concerned with art but were primarily made by carpenters and craftsmen with function in mind. Throughout history furniture design has developed into a prospering industry with the needs and demands of the people in all parts of the world for comfort and luxury growing more sophisticated in each decade that passed. At certain periods in history, and specific countries and regions in the globe, furniture design creations have sprouted and have been improved from their simple prototypes into more detailed and well thought out designs. However, natural phenomena and human intervention have affected these developments as in the case of Scandinavian furniture design.

Origin of Scandinavian furniture

Necessity is the mother of all inventions. This rings true for the Scandinavians after World War II. Having been severely devastated by the occupation, the people of this region reverted back to the basics. In the field of furniture design, the designers and craftsmen had to seek alternative materials that were of good quality yet inexpensive. (more…)

If you are considering pendant lighting, you will of course have to take into account your own personal design preferences. There are many styles and sizes of pendants to fit pretty much any situation. Some very creative people and artist types even enjoy creating their own light designs. I asked my friend Jasmine, the interior designer, to write a bit about her take on pendant lights. I think you will find some helpful tips in her rather poetic approach to the subject.

The world of darkness departed from its confines by the emergence of light, marvelous and beautiful light. No one can ignore the enchantment of light especially if it is presented in an artistic and creative stage, enveloped in colors and forms that capture its illumination in order to enhance its brightness. The sun is better to look at in all its warmth and splendor than a naked fluorescent bulb that strikes the eyes quite offensively. Artificial lighting needs to be wrapped in ribbons and trimmings to make them more functional and more appealing. (more…)

After watching some home makeover videos online and in the television, you most likely consider performing house painting project. This is certainly to ensure that your home can look fresh, comfortable and features the nice aesthetic appeal.

One of the home painting tips that you should know is to clean up the wall surfaces of your home. This is extremely crucial because by cleaning up the walls of your home, the paint can stick to the walls without difficulty. Additionally, cleaning the wall of your house before painting can make the paint look so stunning. Also, before you start your house painting project, you will also need to cover all furniture inside your house. This must be done to prevent the paint particles to not land on the furniture you have. Actually, this is just a basic tip that you should know so your painting project will be successful. (more…)